Russell County Schools Summer Feeding Program Serves Nearly 100,000 Meals

Tuesday, July 21 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County School District’s summer feeding program has provided nearly 100,000 meals to local children during the summer break. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Ford presented Food Services Director Jessica […]

Summer Feeding Program Serves More Than 14,000 Meals on First Pickup Day

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

A summer feeding program is off to a strong start after serving more than 14,000 meals to local children on its first pickup day of the season. Program organizers report that 14,154 meals were distributed […]

Summer Meals To-Go Program Begins Today

Wednesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

Russell County families are reminded that the Summer Meals To-Go program begins today. Meal distribution will take place at Russell County High School, with families asked to enter through Erik Lane. Pickup hours are scheduled […]

RCH begins providing medically-tailored meals as part of Food is Medicine program

Thursday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has reached a significant milestone in the pilot Food is Medicine program. The hospital this week has begun providing what are called medically-tailored meals. This initiative provides fresh proteins and vegetables for […]

Free Thanksgiving meals in the area

Wednesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

There are several free Thanksgiving meals taking place in the area. Esto Country Store will have a free Thanksgiving meal for dine-in or carry-out beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday for anyone in need. Paying customers […]

Russell County Schools serve nearly 4,500 meals per day

Thursday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Feeding Russell County’s students is no small task. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt spoke to WJRS News about the number of meals the district prepares for local students and the multiple […]

Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy summer for the Russell County Schools nutrition staff. Jessica Holt, the district’s director of school nutrition, spoke to WJRS News about the summer meal program the district operates. Holt said district […]

RC Schools return from Christmas Break; plans announced for meals

Monday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will return to virtual instruction today following Christmas Break. Classes resume virtually today and as of now, the plan is for students to be able to return to the classroom on Jan. […]

Coronavirus Forces Schedule Changes; RC Students to Still Receive Meals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 16 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News surveyed several area churches on Friday and while only a few chose to not have services on Sunday, almost all those who did have church had modified schedules of services. As announced last week, courts across Kentucky are closed except for limited... Read More.

Senior Citizen Center Temporarily Closing But Meals Still Available

Friday, March 13 by WJRS Staff

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District has announced that all Senior Citizen Centers in the Lake Cumberland area will be temporarily closing for meals and activities at the centers. The LCADD says that anyone who […]

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Russell County Schools Summer Feeding Program Serves Nearly 100,000 Meals

Summer Feeding Program Serves More Than 14,000 Meals on First Pickup Day

Summer Meals To-Go Program Begins Today

RCH begins providing medically-tailored meals as part of Food is Medicine program

Free Thanksgiving meals in the area

Russell County Schools serve nearly 4,500 meals per day

Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

RC Schools return from Christmas Break; plans announced for meals

Coronavirus Forces Schedule Changes; RC Students to Still Receive Meals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Senior Citizen Center Temporarily Closing But Meals Still Available

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